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NEW YORK (WFAN) — After leaving the game at the conclusion of the ’86-’87 season, Bossy began a strange journey that featured him trying a little bit of everything. The native of Montreal worked as sales director of a snack food company up in Quebec and also did part-time on-air work for the morning crew of a French language radio station in Montreal. He dabbled a bit in the restaurant business and did some on-air work during Quebec Nordiques telecasts.

However, there was something missing. He said he wanted at some point to get back into the NHL, perhaps as an executive charged with building a Cup contender. But for whatever reason a front office job didn’t happen right away.

He said he digs the corporate gig, but I wondered aloud if maybe a more hands-on role with player-personnel decision will eventually be on his radar. Bossy pretty much put me in my place right then and there.

“My role with the Islanders has always been clear with Charles since I came on board in that I would help out in any way I can. As long as I am with the Islanders I will let them make the decisions,” Bossy said.

“I have numerous discussions with Garth about nothing specific, but we have conversations quite a few times about future players and current players. I’m never against that and Garth knows I always have an opinion and Garth bends my ear, but I will never go to Garth unsolicited. It’s the same as with Charles. He’s the owner, Garth is the general manager,” Bossy said.